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July 23, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026. The current risk to the general public remains low in the United States, but healthcare providers must be ready to identify, isolate, and report any suspect case. 6 Read full story


February 04, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations(CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid WasteLocal Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing an updated Registration Permit for the existing WindsorMaterial Recovery Facility. Read full story


January 28, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Hydrogen Cyanide Leak - Shelter in Place Issued

This is an advisory alert to healthcare and response partners regarding a shelter in place alert issued for south portions of Santa Rosa and adjacent areas. The chemical released is a respiratory hazard, and hospitals should be aware that individuals may self-present. Read full story


January 23, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Measles in California

As of January 23, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 2,255 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. for the year 2025, the highest annual total since measles was declared eliminated in 2000, and 416 confirmed cases in 2026 to date. Read full story


October 30, 2025 | Department of Health Services

H5N1 Detected in Two Farms in Sonoma County

The California Department of Food and Agriculture advised that H5N1 has been detected in two poultry farms in Sonoma County. Read full story


July 09, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Aviso Público para Permiso de Registro: Local de Aplicación de Desechos Sólidos (LEA)

POR LO PRESENTE SE DA AVISO PÚBLICO, de conformidad con AB1497 y el Código de Regulaciones de California (CCR), Título 27 Sección 21660.3, que el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, la Agencia Local de Cumplimiento de Desechos Sólidos (LEA) está procesando un Permiso de Registro para La ciudad de Santa Rosa. Tenga en cuenta que la LEA del condado de Sonoma recibió y aceptó presentar un Permiso de registro para una instalación de transferencia/procesamiento de volumen medio ubicada en 35 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401. La LEA ha determinado que el registro está completo y es correcto, según el Título 14 del Código de Regulaciones de California (CCR) Sección 18104.1. La LEA está certificada por el Departamento de Recursos, Reciclaje y Recuperación de California (CalRecycle) para hacer cumplir las leyes y reglamentos estatales en los sitios de desechos sólidos dentro del condado de Sonoma, incluidas las instalaciones de transferencia/procesamiento de volumen medio. Read full story


July 09, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations(CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid WasteLocal Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for the City of Santa Rosa.Please be advised that the Sonoma County LEA received and accepted for filing a Registration Permit fora Medium Volume Transfer/Processing Facility located at 35 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401. TheLEA has determined the Registration is complete and correct, as per Title 14 of the California Code ofRegulations (CCR) Section 18104.1. The LEA is certified by the California Department of Resources,Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites withinSonoma County, including Medium Volume Transfer/Processing Facilities. Read full story


May 28, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Aviso Público para Permiso de Registro: Local de Aplicación de Desechos Sólidos (LEA)

POR LO PRESENTE SE DA AVISO PÚBLICO, de conformidad con AB1497 y el Código de Regulaciones de California (CCR), Título 27 Sección 21660.3, que el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, la Agencia Local de Cumplimiento de Desechos Sólidos (LEA) está procesando un Permiso de Registro para La ciudad de Santa Rosa. Tenga en cuenta que la LEA del condado de Sonoma recibió y aceptó presentar un Permiso de registro para una instalación de transferencia/procesamiento de volumen medio ubicada en 35 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401. La LEA ha determinado que el registro está completo y es correcto, según el Título 14 del Código de Regulaciones de California (CCR) Sección 18104.1. La LEA está certificada por el Departamento de Recursos, Reciclaje y Recuperación de California (CalRecycle) para hacer cumplir las leyes y reglamentos estatales en los sitios de desechos sólidos dentro del condado de Sonoma, incluidas las instalaciones de transferencia/procesamiento de volumen medio. Read full story


May 28, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations(CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid WasteLocal Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for the City of Santa Rosa.Please be advised that the Sonoma County LEA received and accepted for filing a Registration Permit fora Medium Volume Transfer/Processing Facility located at 35 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401. TheLEA has determined the Registration is complete and correct, as per Title 14 of the California Code ofRegulations (CCR) Section 18104.1. The LEA is certified by the California Department of Resources,Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites withinSonoma County, including Medium Volume Transfer/Processing Facilities. Read full story


May 02, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Aviso Público para Permiso de Registro: Local de Aplicación de Desechos Sólidos (LEA)

POR LO PRESENTE SE DA AVISO PÚBLICO, de conformidad con AB1497 y el Código de Regulaciones de California (CCR), Título 27 Sección 21660.3, que el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, la Agencia Local de Cumplimiento de Desechos Sólidos (LEA) está procesando un Permiso de Registro para Republic Services. Read full story